Job Detail

We are currently recruiting for a full time (37.5 hours) Personal Assistant (Care) at our supported housing scheme, Westcroft in Tring Hertfordshire.

Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support.

We currently manage over 7,500 homes from our head office in Hemel Hempstead and employ over 1,000 full and part time staff. We have an annual turnover of £90 million and a development programme that will deliver over 400 new affordable homes each year.

• Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
• £12.24 per hour
• Regular support from your line manager and colleagues
• Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
• Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary
• Annual salary and cost of living review
• Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing
• Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
• Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
• Access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for use at work
• Access to COVID-19 vaccinations
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Employee assistance helpline
• Mileage paid for car usage
• Fully paid DBS

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will:

• Provide support to service users with their day to day needs, within the service or out in the community.
• This may involve personal care and helping to promote life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and housework.
• You will follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual`s needs, supports their aspirations and maximises their independence.

• You do not need sector experience as we provide a structured introduction and comprehensive training to support you with your role and you will have the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.
• You will need to be able to work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working.
• You must be able to work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support and be flexible in your approach to work.
• You will have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with learning disabilities.
• It is essential that you are able to work to a rota and have a full UK driving licence.